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Man charged with arson in fire that destroyed Carpentersville apartment buildingJan 14, 2026 4:55 pm - A man has been charged with arson for a November fire that displaced 24 families at a Carpentersville apartment building.
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Judge rules man accused of shooting Bensenville police officer was not insaneJan 14, 2026 4:46 pm - The man accused of shooting a Bensenville police officer has failed to prove he was insane at the time, a DuPage County judge ruled Tuesday.
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Snow squall strikes during morning commute, more storms possible later this weekJan 14, 2026 4:27 pm - A powerful snow squall materialized over the Chicago area during the Wednesday morning commute, quickly dropping one to two inches of snow throughout the region and bringing damaging wind gusts of more than 50 mph at times.
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With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia
Jan 14, 2026 4:27 pm - Days before protests erupted in Iran in late December, Israeli officials notified the Iranian leadership via Russia that they would not launch strikes against Iran if Israel were not attacked first. Iran responded through the Russian channel that it would also refrain from a preemptive attack, diplomats and regional officials with knowledge of the exchange said.
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Trump claims killing of Iran protesters ‘has stopped’ even as Tehran signals executions ahead
Jan 14, 2026 4:23 pm - President Donald Trump said Wednesday made a vague statement that he’s been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has indicated fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters.
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Venezuela’s acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro
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Time Out Market Chicago announces it will closeJan 14, 2026 4:11 pm - Time Out Market Chicago announced Wednesday that it will close following business on Jan. 23.
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Man accused of killing son’s support dogJan 14, 2026 4:08 pm - A Bloomingdale man has been charged with animal cruelty, accused of killing his son’s emotional support dog.
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Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, AP source says
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Volunteers sought for new Vernon Hills Park District environmental committeeJan 14, 2026 4:00 pm - The Vernon Hills Park District is seeking five resident volunteers to join a newly formed environmental sustainability committee.